In June 2025, China reported an outbreak of the chikungunya virus in Guangdong province, with cases skyrocketing to 7,000 by August. The virus, first identified in Africa in 1952, is transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes and causes severe joint pain, fever, and rashes. While most symptoms resolve within weeks, some cases can lead to prolonged effects, including heart damage. The ongoing outbreak is alarming due to rapid global travel potentially facilitating further spread, with noted outbreaks already occurring in France and Italy. The public health community is monitoring the situation closely.
In June, China started reporting a spike in chikungunya virus cases in its southern province of Guangdong, leading to 7,000 cases by August.
The chikungunya virus was first identified in Africa in 1952, and it causes symptoms like painful joints, fever, and rashes.
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